CAS: 132376-67-1

(2E)-3-(1-benzofuran-2-yl)prop-2-enoic acid is a white solid that has the chemical formula CHClO. It is soluble in chloroform, ether, and benzene. When heated to 105°C in the presence of air, it decomposes to release oxygen and carbon dioxide. (2E)-3-(1-benzofuran-2-yl)prop-2-enoic acid is used as an intermediate for organic synthesis reactions such as alkylation reactions and Friedel - Crafts reactions. Thermal analysis of this compound indicates that it has a high thermal stability with respect to thermal decomposition. (2E)-3-(1-benzofuran-2-yl)prop-2-enoic acid can be reacted with azide or diphenyl ether to form a coordination complex. This compound also reacts with potassium or phosphorus oxychloride to form oxychlorides.